BUS DRIVER TRAINING & COMPETENCY CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PRE-SHIFT VEHICLE INSPECTION & SAFETY BRIEFING ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Vehicle Mileage/Kilometers
[ ] Vehicle Condition (Pre-Shift) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Fluid Levels Checked? (Engine Oil, Coolant, Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid, Windshield Washer Fluid)
[ ] Any Pre-existing Issues Noted?
[ ] Safety Briefing Received? (Yes, No)
[ ] Driver Signature

--- DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES ---
[ ] Following Distance (Seconds)
[ ] Hazard Perception Test Score (High/Medium/Low) (High, Medium, Low)
[ ] Speeding Incidents (Last 12 Months)
[ ] Braking Response Time (Satisfactory/Needs Improvement) (Satisfactory, Needs Improvement)
[ ] Near Miss Incidents Reported (Last 12 Months)
[ ] Observations/Feedback from Driving Instructor

--- PASSENGER SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICE ---
[ ] Number of Passenger Complaints Received (Shift)
[ ] Conflict Resolution Technique Used (if applicable) (Verbal De-escalation, Assistance from Authority, Other (Specify))
[ ] Description of Any Passenger Interactions Requiring Intervention
[ ] Assisted Passengers With (Check all that apply) (Boarding Assistance, Luggage Assistance, Navigation Assistance, Medical Assistance, Other (Specify))
[ ] Passenger Behavior Observed (Select Best Description) (Respectful & Cooperative, Slightly Disruptive, Disruptive, Aggressive)
[ ] Notes on Customer Service Performance

--- ROUTE KNOWLEDGE & TRAFFIC LAW COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Number of Assigned Routes
[ ] Familiarity with Route Detours (if any) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement)
[ ] Last Route Review Date
[ ] Knowledge of Traffic Law Updates (Up-to-date, Mostly Updated, Requires Review, Not Aware)
[ ] Notes on Route-Specific Hazards
[ ] Number of traffic violations in last 12 months
[ ] Understanding of Bus Stop Regulations (Complete, Adequate, Needs Review)

--- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & INCIDENT REPORTING ---
[ ] Brief Description of Incident (if applicable)
[ ] Type of Emergency/Incident (Medical Emergency, Mechanical Failure, Traffic Accident, Security Threat, Passenger Disturbance, Other (Specify))
[ ] Number of Passengers Involved (if applicable)
[ ] Detailed Account of Events Leading to Incident
[ ] Exact Location of Incident (GPS coordinates preferred)
[ ] Date of Incident
[ ] Time of Incident
[ ] Were emergency services contacted? (Police, Fire Department, Ambulance, No Emergency Services Contacted)
[ ] Attach Photos/Videos (if available)

--- FARE COLLECTION & REVENUE HANDLING ---
[ ] Starting Cash Float Amount
[ ] Total Fare Revenue Collected
[ ] Number of Tickets/Fares Sold
[ ] Revenue from Concessions/Discounts
[ ] Fare Payment Methods Accepted (Cash, Card, Mobile Payment, Other)
[ ] Time of Fare Collection Reconciliation
[ ] Any Discrepancies or Issues Encountered
[ ] Driver Signature (Revenue Reconciliation)

--- ONBOARD SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT OPERATION ---
[ ] Communication Device Functionality Check (Working, Not Working, Partially Working)
[ ] GPS Navigation System Status (Functional, Offline, Malfunctioning)
[ ] Passenger Information Display Brightness Level
[ ] Last Software Update Date (GPS/Display)
[ ] Automated Passenger Counter (APC) Status (Operational, Offline, Inaccurate)
[ ] Time of Last System Reboot

--- ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSIVE SERVICE ---
[ ] Assistance Provided to Passengers with Mobility Aids? (Yes - Routine, Yes - Occasionally, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Describe any specific assistance provided to passengers with visual impairments.
[ ] Communication Strategies with Non-English Speaking Passengers? (Utilized Translation Apps, Used Simple Gestures, Relied on Passenger Assistance, None Required)
[ ] Number of Passengers with Disabilities Assisted Today
[ ] Details of any challenging accessibility situations encountered and how they were addressed.
[ ] Awareness of Quiet Zones for Passengers with Sensory Sensitivities? (Yes - Explained to Passenger, Yes - Pointed Out Location, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Date of Last Accessibility Refresher Training

--- CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ---
[ ] Last Refresher Training Date
[ ] Type of CPD Completed (Online Course, Workshop, Conference, Mentorship, Simulator Training)
[ ] Brief Description of CPD Activity
[ ] Hours of CPD Completed
[ ] Proof of Completion (Certificate/Record)
[ ] Area of Focus (Defensive Driving, Passenger Safety, Route Knowledge, Emergency Procedures, Vehicle Maintenance)
[ ] Next Scheduled CPD Date

--- POST-TRAINING EVALUATION & FEEDBACK ---
[ ] Overall Training Satisfaction (1-10)
[ ] What aspects of the training were most helpful?
[ ] What aspects of the training could be improved?
[ ] Did the training adequately cover emergency procedures? (Yes, No, Somewhat)
[ ] Date of Training Completion
[ ] Time of Evaluation Completion
[ ] Which topics require further reinforcement? (Defensive Driving, Passenger Safety, Route Knowledge, Emergency Procedures, Fare Collection)
[ ] Trainer/Instructor Feedback

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